Skeptic Hangout

Skeptic Hangout takes its pass at one of the most controversial topics on the docket today: abortion. It is a polarizing topic...so we hope to hear your thoughts. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* ****************************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist -...

Josh and Laura take cloning all over the map from the ethical ramifications of human cloning to cloning meat to the transporter issue. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* ****************************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist -...

Josh and Laura discuss the ways in which, for better or worse, individuals take the diagnosis of their symptoms into their own hands... or sometimes even become lay doctors and diagnose others. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* ****************************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The...

Richard and Laura take on the brave feat of tackling the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient documents that, to be honest, neither know much about! As you can imagine, this episode gets very tangential as they navigate their way through and around the "mystery" (i.e. lack of knowledge) of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* ****************************************************************************** Check out our...

Join Richard, Richard, and Laura as they discuss slavery, one of humankind's most long-lived (as it is still around today) and abhorrent practices. We know it's been culturally accepted and justified by civilizations (including our own) throughout history, but is the ownership of one person over another ever really okay? They tackle this question and more. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout*...

In this throw-back episode, the old crew is back together! Richard, Richard, and Laura discuss social class, up and down the social ladder from the top 1% to the bottom 99. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* ****************************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist -...

You know that song One Love? Well, what if there could be more than one love? What does that look like? And most importantly, does there *have* to be sex involved? This episode is all about polyamory. Join us as Laura, Richard, Josh, and guest host Richard meander here, there, and everywhere in their exploration of multiple loves in "one-love-per-person" dominant cultures. Find Dr. Richard Firth-Godbehere's work at the following links: Dr. Rich FG - https://youtube.com/c/DrRichFG...

Josh, Laura, and Richard are joined once again by guest host Dr. Richard Firth-Godbehere. This episode is all about disgust. We hit the whole spectrum from poop to lettuce and from physical disgust to cultural disgust. We hit on why we feel it and what you can do about it. Find Dr. Richard Firth-Godbehere's work at the following links: Dr. Rich FG - https://youtube.com/c/DrRichFG https://projects.history.qmul.ac.uk/emotions/richard-firth-godbehere/...

Find Dr. Richard Firth-Godbehere's work at the following links: Dr. Rich FG - https://youtube.com/c/DrRichFG https://projects.history.qmul.ac.uk/emotions/richard-firth-godbehere/ https://www.amazon.com/Human-History-Emotion-Built-World/dp/0316461318 Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout –...

Join Richard, Josh, and Nate as they discuss the ins and outs of a most peculiar topic- America. They tackle the tough questions like "can America produce a good beer" and "do all Americans have potbellies and wear Hawaiian shirts?" Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout –...

Don't be rude...just watch the episode, with a please, a thank you, and a good ol' Canadian sow-ry. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPxKHB5l6N6rlPU9Hr4sWw Unapologetically ME -...

Josh, Richard, and guest host Nate discuss guns. With an American, a Canadian, and a British perspective, this episode provides a discussion on gun ownership, usage, and laws. Each of the three nations has different laws on gun ownership and different cultural perspectives. How do different approaches relate to gun violence within each nation? Tune in to find out! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout*...

What do Josh, Puck, and Laura have to say about equality and women's rights? Or should it be Laura, Josh, and Puck? Or does Laura even get a say? Join us as we discuss the nuances of feminism, how it impacts our culture and how culture impacts it. Or just listen to hear Laura shout "GIRL POWER!" Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels...

Josh, Laura, and guest star Puck, discuss the ramifications of storytelling. Topics range from the responsibility of the creator vs the consumer to what impact stories have on individuals and cultures. There is even a discussion on the ethics of porn from a storytelling perspective. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below!...

Do we or do we not have a choice about what we do? And does it really matter one way or another? Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA The Yorkshire Atheist - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPxKHB5l6N6rlPU9Hr4sWw Unapologetically ME -...

What is free speech? ...and do we, in the great U S of A, actually have it or not? What about places like Great Britain? How does free speech impact social interactions? Can it be limited by individuals or companies? Join Josh, Laura, and Richard as they discuss the ins and outs of free speech. We may not know what we are talking about, but we sure do talk about it freely! Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout*...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is a discussion on death and discusses issues around pain, suffering, and terminal health conditions. Join all four of us - Josh, Richard, Richard, and Laura - as we discuss euthanasia. What is the moral thing to do? How do we approach death? Should there be laws allowing or restricting euthanasia...and under what circumstances? We tackle all these questions and more. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout*...

Monarchy.... outdated form of government? Valued tradition? Valid and successful form of rule? Governments have evolved over time. Have we evolved away from the "need" of a monarchy? Join Richard, Richard, Josh, and Laura as we toss around our ideas about "The Monarchy" and monarchy as a general concept. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube...

Is the planet overpopulated? Is it in danger of such? How does resource commodification factor in? What should governments and populations do about it? Join Josh, Richard, and Laura as they discuss overpopulation. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our individual YouTube channels below! Skeptic Takeout – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6f7MD5Swe_jjbJHPE81jA...

This is not your average conversation about plastic surgery. Rather than determining right or wrong, Richard, Josh, and Laura focus on cultural beauty standards, self-esteem and personal beauty values, and ways in which culture or religion can positively reinforce or negatively impact decisions we make about our body. Find all the different ways to listen to and connect with us at: *linktr.ee/skeptichangout* **************************************************************** Check out our...